Actor Kim Soo-hyun has filed a lawsuit against the family of the late Kim Sae-ron and Kim Se-eui, the operator of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute, on charges of false accusation.

On the 23rd, LKB & Partners, which represents Kim Soo-hyun legally, stated in an official statement, "The gold medalist and actor Kim Soo-hyun have additionally filed a complaint against Kim Se-eui, the operator of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as Gaseyeon), and the family of the late actor Kim Sae-ron on charges of false accusation."

That day, Kim Soo-hyun's side claimed, "Kim Se-eui used AI deep voice and other methods to play a forged recording of the late actor Kim Sae-ron during a press conference around 2 p.m. on May 7, 2025, stating that 'actor Kim Soo-hyun and the late actor Kim Sae-ron had been dating since middle school, and there is a recording to support this,' and that 'Kim Soo-hyun's side attempted to bribe the informant with 4 billion won to hand over the recording, and when the informant refused, tried to kill the informant through two hitmen,' spreading completely absurd falsehoods."

They continued, "However, Kim Se-eui and the family of the late Kim Sae-ron went beyond disseminating false information based on forged recordings and ultimately filed a complaint against actor Kim Soo-hyun for false accusation and violation of the Child Welfare Act, which is a clear act of false accusation."

Meanwhile, Kim Soo-hyun's side emphasized, "Forging evidence is a serious crime, but filing a criminal complaint based on forged evidence is an even more serious crime, and we inform you that the gold medalist and actor Kim Soo-hyun quickly took additional legal action against Kim Se-eui and the family of the late Kim Sae-ron, and we will do our utmost to ensure they are punished according to law and principles."

The late Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seongdong District, Seoul, on Feb. 16. After the funeral, the family claimed through the YouTube channel "Garosero Research Institute" (abbreviated as "Gaseyeon") that the deceased had been in a relationship with actor Kim Soo-hyun since she was 15, lasting for six years.

In response, Kim Soo-hyun's side denied the claims, stating that he had never dated the deceased when she was a minor, and filed a lawsuit against the family of Kim Sae-ron and Gaseyeon for violations of the Sexual Violence Punishment Act and defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act. Additionally, they filed a damage claim of over 12 billion won.

In this context, Gaseyeon claimed in a press conference that "the informant A, who mentioned the relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron during her minor years, was attacked by an assailant in New Jersey on the 1st," stating, "After being stabbed nine times in the neck, he was transported to the hospital, and the assailant was arrested." However, later A changed his words in a video, saying, "I injured my arm," and the medical report also indicated cuts on the "right shoulder" and "left hand," raising significant questions about the credibility of the claims.

Kim Soo-hyun's side firmly responded to these claims, saying, "The recording file of A is evidently manipulated by AI, and the photos from the attack were confirmed to be images circulating online. Gaseyeon and the informant are fabricating non-existent incidents to defame Kim Soo-hyun."

Statement regarding additional complaints filed by Kim Soo-hyun's side against Gaseyeon

1. The gold medalist and actor Kim Soo-hyun have today filed additional complaints against Kim Se-eui, the operator of the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as "Gaseyeon"), and the family of the late actor Kim Sae-ron on charges of false accusation.

2. As is well known, Kim Se-eui, during a press conference on May 7, 2025, at around 2 p.m., used AI deep voice and other methods to play a forged recording of the late actor Kim Sae-ron, stating, "Actor Kim Soo-hyun and the late actor Kim Sae-ron had been dating since middle school, and there is a recording to support this," and that "the side of actor Kim Soo-hyun attempted to bribe the informant with 4 billion won to hand over the recording, and when the informant refused, tried to kill the informant through two hitmen," spreading completely absurd falsehoods.

3. However, Kim Se-eui and the family of the late Kim Sae-ron went beyond disseminating false information based on forged recordings and ultimately filed a complaint against actor Kim Soo-hyun for false accusation and violation of the Child Welfare Act, which is a clear act of false accusation.

4. Forging evidence is a serious crime, but filing a criminal complaint based on forged evidence is an even more serious crime. We inform you that the gold medalist and actor Kim Soo-hyun quickly took additional legal action against Kim Se-eui and the family of the late Kim Sae-ron and will do our utmost to ensure they are punished according to law and principles.

June 23, 2025.

Gold Medalist Co., Ltd and actor Kim Soo-hyun's legal representatives

LKB & Partners

(L.K.B & Partners)

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